Air India has signed a deal with Thales for the upgrade and retrofit of 40 of its current fleet of Boeing 777s and 787s with the AVANT Up in-flight entertainment (IFE) system, starting in 2024 and continuing through 2025. Thales will also linefit install AVANT Up IFE on Air India’s 11 new Airbus and Boeing aircraft, with deliveries to commence in 2025.
AVANT Up features Optiq 4K QLED HDR displays, with functions including in-screen USB-A and USB-C high speed charging ports, two Bluetooth connections, and built-in wi-fi. The setup allows Optiq users to pair their wireless headphone or other devices to the display while also charging their phones and laptops. More service and application options are available to Air India, such as an interactive 3D map and route-based programming.
“India is the fastest-growing aviation market in the world, with huge potential for further growth. This sets the stage for airlines to elevate the overall flying experience of passengers. We are pleased to support Air India in achieving the ambition of providing superior customer experience with our advanced AVANT Up inflight entertainment.” Ashish Saraf, VP and Country Director for India, Thales.
